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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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